Laurie Lawrence, founder of Kids Alive explains that the free online training is delivered via video modules, with access to downloadable course and resource materials.
The modules are narrated by leading sports personalities and role models including Kathy Freeman.
He further emphasised that with learn to swim numbers dropping a minimum of 20% over winter and 19% of drownings occurring in the cooler months, the need to make sure children receive a level of water safety awareness in all seasons is paramount.
Laurie Lawrence, a top athlete in his own right, is a former Australian Rugby Union Representative and Olympic and World Champion Swim coach.
